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Cal Poly vs. Portland State

The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Portland State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Cal Poly's tuition ($33,230) is more expensive than Portland State ($29,136).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (31.32%) is lower than Portland State (90.87%).
  • Cal Poly has higher yield (24.61%) than Portland State (18.21%).
  • Portland State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (19 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (23,069 students) is larger than Portland State (19,951 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Cal Poly ($12,264) has higher amount of financial aid than Portland State ($10,442).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (86%) is higher than Portland State (53%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,161 In-State
$33,230 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,264
Test Scores
Admission
31.32% Acceptance Rate
24.61% Yield
Enrollment
22,033 Undergraduate
1,036 Graduate
127 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$113,970 Faculty Salary
$90,324 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Portland State University

Portland State University

Public, 4 years • Portland, OR #382 National Universities, #13 in Oregon more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,118 In-State
$29,136 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,442
Test Scores
Admission
90.87% Acceptance Rate
18.21% Yield
Enrollment
15,414 Undergraduate
4,537 Graduate
3,460 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
716 Faculties (full-time)
2,255 Staffs (full-time)
$107,329 Faculty Salary
$81,552 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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